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Snowdigger69

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Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« on: September 04, 2006, 01:47:00 PM »
I'm leaving Vermont on Sept 19th for Florida vacation. Looking for heads up on problems to be avoided. my girl has about 19,600 miles currently. Will tweak before leaving but looking for a shop in Bradenton area for servicing before the return trip. I have converted to  electronic ignition and she runs very well. Thanks in advance.. ;D
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2006, 02:24:55 PM »
HI

Lets see
1. The middle of hurricane season in Florida. :o
2. Rain showers pop up whenever and wherever and lightning gets nasty at times.
3. I know of a good bike shop but its in Clearwater,not too far away  from your destination

Just my 3 cents,I  have lived in Tampa bay area for 38 years!


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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2006, 03:41:39 PM »
Expect lousy weather... price you pay.. I have a lot of wet wet weather riding.. ;D Moe
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2006, 07:40:04 PM »
I know the area very well. There is a small bike shop just before you get to the Bradenton Sarasota Airport. They are old school and know these bikes. He even has a junk yard in the back. now, I am having a senior moment and I don't remember the name. Stay away from the big Honda dealer, they have no interest in older bikes. The owner has a CB750, but he told me "I only make money selling new bike and acessories".
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2006, 05:42:20 AM »
i live about 2 minutes off i-95 in petersburg va.if you want my phone number give me a holler.if you have any issues in this area you can call me.
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2006, 06:40:15 AM »
Quote from: Snowdigger69 on September 04, 2006, 01:47:00 PM
I'm leaving Vermont on Sept 19th for Florida vacation. Looking for heads up on problems to be avoided. my girl has about 19,600 miles currently. Will tweak before leaving but looking for a shop in Bradenton area for servicing before the return trip. I have converted to  electronic ignition and she runs very well. Thanks in advance.. ;D
Look out for Billy Lane! :o
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2006, 08:48:31 AM »
Quote from: Snowdigger69 on September 04, 2006, 01:47:00 PM
I'm leaving Vermont on Sept 19th for Florida vacation. Looking for heads up on problems to be avoided. my girl has about 19,600 miles currently. Will tweak before leaving but looking for a shop in Bradenton area for servicing before the return trip. I have converted to  electronic ignition and she runs very well. Thanks in advance.. ;D

http://www.hapscycle.com

Old school Honda shop, they have anything you could need in stock. It's in Sarasota, just south of Bradenton.

I'm in Bradenton, as well. I'll buy you a beer.
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2006, 08:55:38 AM »
Quote from: Steve F on September 06, 2006, 06:40:15 AM
Look out for Billy Lane! :o
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2006, 10:17:58 AM »
I just remembered  its:

Randy's Cycles
423 Suwanee Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-5973

HAP is a bit pricey. 
 
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2006, 11:34:39 AM »
Membership to a roadside assistance programme....? Not being pessimistic here, just that if you buck-up for membership then you will never break down.

Failing that, take a puncture repair kit with you.

And good waterproofs.
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2006, 03:33:07 PM »
i own a 78 750f
i was wondering how you went to electronic ignition?
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Re: Riding 78 CB750K to Florida
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2006, 06:13:48 AM »
Quote from: BobbyR on September 06, 2006, 10:17:58 AM
I just remembered  its:

Randy's Cycles
423 Suwanee Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-5973

HAP is a bit pricey. 
 

I should have posted that, too. That's where I bought my bike. Great guys.
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